How do we know that his wife wants to live closer? That is purely speculation. They have enough money that if his wife wanted to be closer, they could build them a house next door.
Whatever the reason, the fact remains that the Grudens purchased a house in Knoxville just over two years ago. Here is the tax record (which is a public record):
State's No. 1 prospect Branden Smith no longer considering Tennessee | College recruiting | ajc.com
John Gruden would be a great, great choice! There is no reason to think Gruden wouldn't be tired of coaching the Buccaneers, and in the NFC South.
UT in the SEC is a lot bigger than coaching the BUCS in that division.
Maybe Gruden went to Tampa Bay because he thought the Buccaneers still wore Orange!
So GRUDEN comes to UT for the ORANGE FINALLY!